Learn about us
CyclePottery studio was founded in 2013 by Kathryn Kothe: Mother of 3; avid cyclist who still jumps in bike races from time to time; sociology graduate school drop-out turned potter and entrepreneur; co-founded AtheletReg.com (home of BikeReg.com, RunReg.com, & more).
Background: As a child, her favorite activity at Gnaw Bone Camp in Southern Indiana was the creek hike to collect the rich red clay they would then take back to camp, painstakingly shave down on slate boards, then add water to make the clay just right to form little pots on the wheel. It wasn't until she came to UMass for graduate school where she discovered that the artisan culture and professions, especially in Western Mass, were actually thriving. After taking lessons from Erica Wurtz, and Nancy LaPointe, she left graduate school for a 2 year full time apprenticeship with Tom White of Northfield, MA while bike racing full time and coaching cyclists. Mothering soon after became her primary focus for 10 years, and then she started CyclePottery by creating custom mugs for bike races and events and cyclists. After teaching a few friends and a few kids back in 2013 and 2014, CyclePottery blossomed into the community studio and gallery it is today.
CyclePottery Storefront Gallery:
features one of a kind, handmade ceramics and pottery by CyclePottery Studio Potters and Instructors. Feel free to stop by any time, if you have had no known exposure to COVID-19, wearing a mask and use our hand sanitizer. Store Hours are subject to change. Feel free to email [email protected] to ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TO SHOP THE GALLERY.
CyclePottery Welcomes:
*the beginning STUDENT to the advanced for classes, private lessons, and workshops. Learn More Under the Services Tab.
*the hobbyist to the professional POTTER to create their work with us. Learn more about Memberships.
The CyclePottery studio is equipped with:
8 Brent wheels, Skutt kiln, North Star slab roller, 2 large hand building tables, 2 large glazing tables, lots of light and 2 porches!
The studio uses Laguna Cone 6 white stoneware and other Laguna clay bodies upon special order,
A wide variety of cone 5-6 glazes and underglazes, studio formulas and commercial.
Safety Improvements to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Include:
-Air Purifier from Orchard Valley Heating and Cooling using Bi-Polar Ionization which injects an ion flow into the work/living space that covers the surfaces and reacts with pathogens that air airborne. It is also equipped with a HEPA type filter, completes 12 to 15 air changes per hour.
-Sign-up sheet for studio use for all members and students
Background: As a child, her favorite activity at Gnaw Bone Camp in Southern Indiana was the creek hike to collect the rich red clay they would then take back to camp, painstakingly shave down on slate boards, then add water to make the clay just right to form little pots on the wheel. It wasn't until she came to UMass for graduate school where she discovered that the artisan culture and professions, especially in Western Mass, were actually thriving. After taking lessons from Erica Wurtz, and Nancy LaPointe, she left graduate school for a 2 year full time apprenticeship with Tom White of Northfield, MA while bike racing full time and coaching cyclists. Mothering soon after became her primary focus for 10 years, and then she started CyclePottery by creating custom mugs for bike races and events and cyclists. After teaching a few friends and a few kids back in 2013 and 2014, CyclePottery blossomed into the community studio and gallery it is today.
CyclePottery Storefront Gallery:
features one of a kind, handmade ceramics and pottery by CyclePottery Studio Potters and Instructors. Feel free to stop by any time, if you have had no known exposure to COVID-19, wearing a mask and use our hand sanitizer. Store Hours are subject to change. Feel free to email [email protected] to ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TO SHOP THE GALLERY.
CyclePottery Welcomes:
*the beginning STUDENT to the advanced for classes, private lessons, and workshops. Learn More Under the Services Tab.
*the hobbyist to the professional POTTER to create their work with us. Learn more about Memberships.
The CyclePottery studio is equipped with:
8 Brent wheels, Skutt kiln, North Star slab roller, 2 large hand building tables, 2 large glazing tables, lots of light and 2 porches!
The studio uses Laguna Cone 6 white stoneware and other Laguna clay bodies upon special order,
A wide variety of cone 5-6 glazes and underglazes, studio formulas and commercial.
Safety Improvements to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Include:
-Air Purifier from Orchard Valley Heating and Cooling using Bi-Polar Ionization which injects an ion flow into the work/living space that covers the surfaces and reacts with pathogens that air airborne. It is also equipped with a HEPA type filter, completes 12 to 15 air changes per hour.
-Sign-up sheet for studio use for all members and students
Contact us to learn more, or explore our upcoming events.
